Teen Pulling Away?

burtdawg

I have been a father figure/mentor to a kid since he was 9 years old. He is now 16, turning 17 in a few months. Anyways, we always talked a lot and spent a lot of time hanging out and doing fun stuff. It seems now that he doesn't want me around anymore and doesn't talk to me much anymore? I also financially help this kid big time. Any suggestions or is this just normal teen behavior? I don't live with him so I barely see him anymore. Thanks